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Trip from East Brooklyn, CT to Bridgeport, CT

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

99.2 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census designated place in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

East Brooklyn, CT

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Bridgeport, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 395, Providence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.6 miles from East Brooklyn, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 99.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.1 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Day Street

Turn right onto Day Street

Navigation decision point

5
39.4 mi into trip | ~45m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
98.4 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27B-C Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
10
98.5 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 27C Toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 59.1 mi 1h 14m
I 395 37.3 mi 41m
Providence Road 0.7 mi 1m
Providence Pike 0.6 mi 1m
Lafayette Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Fairfield Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Ventura Drive 0.2 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 59.1 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Brooklyn, CT and Bridgeport, CT.

1

Start on Ventura Drive

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Ventura Drive
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

265 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn right onto Day Street

247 ft · 16 sec · Day Street
4

Turn right onto US 6

0.7 mi · 1 min · Providence Road
5

Continue on US 6; CT 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Providence Pike
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 395 South: Norwich
7

Merge onto I 395

37 mi · 41 min · I 395
8

Merge onto I 95

59 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

329 ft · 8 sec
Exit 27B-C Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 27C Toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Lafayette Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle

240 ft · 10 sec · Lafayette Circle
13

Turn right onto CT 130

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fairfield Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

CT 130

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.6 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.6 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Brooklyn, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Brooklyn, CT

This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Brooklyn, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 59.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.6 mi from East Brooklyn, CT · 58m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

50 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bridgeport, CT

The final approach into Bridgeport, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bridgeport, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 99.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.88 one way

$31.76 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $17.41 $34.81
premium $4.83 $18.86 $37.71
diesel $5.64 $22.04 $44.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97
EV Truck/SUV 39.7 0 $13.89 $6.35

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

East Brooklyn, CT

Afternoon in East Brooklyn on Monday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeport, CT

Afternoon in Bridgeport on Monday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

27 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 2m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 395, Providence Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from East Brooklyn, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Brooklyn, CT to Bridgeport, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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